Model: KTM 1190 RC8
Year: 2008
Category: Sport
Rating: 60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1148.00 ccm (70.05 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 151.53 HP (110.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque: 120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression: 12.5:1
Bore x stroke: 103.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: 2 X keihin
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Physical measures
Dry weight: 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance: 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated
Rake (fork angle): 23.3°
Trail: 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Front suspension: WP-USD, 43 mm
Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock
Rear suspension travel: 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 190/55-17
Front brakes: Double disc. Bremo
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. Bremo
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Exhaust system: Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.8060 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons)


The world’s leading manufacturer of off-road bikes has already proved itself with its innovations and has also caused a sensation with its outstandingly dynamic factory riders on the road racing circuit. Now KTM takes another crucial step towards having a complete range of unmistakable sports machines. At the heart of the 1190 RC8 is the completely newly developed supersport two-cylinder based on the well known LC8 range of engines, which, with a top performance of 155 hp and a maximum amount of torque of 120 Nm delivers an overwhelming amount of power to the rider. A unique light tubular steel frame, highest quality suspension and brake components and unusual technical solutions such as the exhaust positioned under the bike complete the 1190 RC8, which weighs just 200kg with a full tank. The result is a Superbike that truly lives up to its name in every sense of the word.

2009 RC8R




Engine: 75-degree V-Twin
Displacement: 1195 cc
Bore x stroke: 105 x 69 mm
Cooling: Liquid
Horsepower: 165 hp @ 10250 rpm
Torque: 90.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Transmission: 6 gears
Fueling: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05"))
Clutch: Wet multi-disc hydraulic clutch
Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame
Front suspension: WP 43mm USD Fork, 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock, 4.7-in travel
Front brake: Radial-mount Brembo four-piston caliper, dual 320mm discs
Rear brake: Brembo two-piston, 220mm disc
Wheels: Cast Aluminum 3.5 x 17"; 6 x 17"
Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Trail: 97 mm (3.82 in)
Wheelbase: 1425 mm (56.1 in)
Seat height: 31.69/32.48 in
Fuel Tank: 4.36 gal 0.92 reserve
Weight: 401.2 lbs (182 kg)


Unashamedly a circuit-based blaster that will need a road-rider to be fully aware of what he is about to buy if it’s to be used on the road. From the competition-biased WP suspension to the 170bhp engine and the lightweight Marchesini wheels in between, the KTM RC8R cries out for corners to be taken at speed. Although it doesn’t need to be ridden hard to appreciate it. But when it is given its head the rewards are, possibly, the same as narcotics. KTM RC8-R in a sentence: styled to be different; made to please.

The RC8 looks futuristic. Wicked 1 seat bike. Any idea how much that will cost? Thanks for sharing bro bedoq =)

RC8 - 08 model - RM 112K OTR
RC8R - 09 model - RM 130K 0TR

purchaser option

pillion seat and footpeg - plug and play..those who interested to purchase the 09 R model - will have the opprturnity to test ride at KTM Factory in Austria on sept 29 and will have experience to ride other model of KTM tour europe for 14days.

Huhuhu!...nice...